The registries were part of the mechanisms of control of the colonial activities, constituting like fiscal positions in which were charged tributes due to the Crown. All those who traveled the Royal Road must pass for them, carry passports and pay taxes, such as the fifth real and others related to traffic of people, goods and animals. The Landmark of the Paraibuna Register bordering the old link between the coast of Rio de Janeiro and the Minas - called the New Way - had a strategic vision of the space that surrounded it. In century XIX were installed in the vicinity of the house: the wooden bridge with base of stone (bridge President Antônio Carlos); the seedling station of the road Union and Industry; and the section of the Dom Pedro II Railroad, with the Paraibuna station. Later on, the metal dome that serves the railway line, the buildings adjacent to the road stretch and other local urban and railway equipment became part of the surroundings. The house draws attention for its exceptionality, one of the few remnants with these characteristics that are known in the State of Minas Gerais.

Hello Ricardo,
The formerly important building is nor reduced to almost a ruin, marked by time and weather and possibly also by the hands of graffiti painters. The patches of faded colours on the walls, and the surrounding vegetation creeping closer to the building, have a kind of odd beauty and have been carefully processed.
Kind regards,
Gert

Hello Ricardo,
It is a pity that this building with a history and a story to tell has been allowed to fall into ruin. Even now, it retains a certain charm. I like the contrast between the pale crumbling walls and the background greenery. A well composed and nicely realised image.

Hello Ricardo, an eye catching picture with the very tired looking building and the contrasting verdant green trees.
Buildings like this are always worthy of a shot! What could the walls tell us?
Regards Jean.

Hi Ricardo,magnificent capture of this abandoned building,an example of the burocraty of old times. Abandoned place are always attractive for me,and this truly lovely,impressive sharpness and useful note! Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

Hi Ricardo
I'm not sure how i missed this one in your gallery, but she's a beauty! look at the decay of this building, its beautiful in my eyes :) you framed it so well too, this angled pov with the trees and blue sky is very striking. one of your best posts! cheers
Craig